Tennessee: Government Cell Phone Providers

Tennessee has a lot to be grateful for, because it’s weathering the national economic problems better than most states.

That being said, many of the Volunteer State’s cities and rural areas are suffering through double-digit unemployment. Too many Tennesseans need jobs and can’t find them and many others have jobs that don’t pay enough to cover the monthly bills.

The good news? Four of the major Lifeline phone service companies are in Tennessee, so you can get a free government cell phone from any of them. Check them all and compare. The individual phones may differ, but the plans and free minutes will be the same.

Lifeline Discount Companies in Tennesee

If you qualify for Lifeline Assistance, but you find that none of the companies offer free government cell phones where you live, you have another option. The companies below, while not offering free cell phone plans, do offer substantial Lifeline discounts off their regular mobile phone plans in Tennessee:

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i filled out the application i recieved in the mail with proof i recieve food stamps as well as my disability paperwork stating what i recieve each month.I did this about 3weeks ago and have not heard any response or recieved my phone. The paperwork said i would recieve my phone within 7-10days if not less. I meet all the requirements so u should be eligible,is there something else i was supposed to do?
please help me if i did something wrong

It shows that Access Wireless is one of the services that I can use in Tennessee. I went through the phone interview but after it was done the lady said, sorry, Access Wireless does not provide phones in your area. Who does provide phones in my area? I live in Gainesboro Tennessee and my area code is — 38562. Thank you.

To who it concerns, I am a single mom with one son. I am unemployed. .But looking for a job.I need a phone so I can .receive callls from places.. I put application in.Also if my son calls sick whateve. It would be great to have a phone.

I recenntly got an email from safelink wireless stating that i can send and receive messages. I do not have the phone they describe. I cannot send messages from my currentphone. If i could, because i have copd this would really help me. Could you please email me more information on this heaven sent info.